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They were married Aug. 26, 1967, at St. Patrick Roman Catholic Church, Pottsville, by the Rev. Donald McManus.

An anniversary party was held at the Pottsville Zone, Pottsville, and an anniversary trip was planned for Niagara Falls.

They have five children, Catherine M. Schappell, Joseph R. Welsh and Michael J. Welsh, all of Pottsville; Maureen Webb and Colleen E. York, both of Allentown. They also have eight grandchildren.

Mr. Welsh is a son of the late Edward and Ceceilia Welsh.

Mrs. Welsh is a daughter of the late William P. and Catherine Schweikert.

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